Who said "The only cure for despotism is the spread of knowledge."?

This quote is attributed to Montesquieu.

The only cure for despotism is the spread of knowledge. - Montesquieu

"The only cure for despotism is the spread of knowledge."

Montesquieu Education

Philosopher Writer French 1689–1755

"Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains."

"There is no crueller tyranny than that which is perpetuated under the shield of law and order."

"The corrupt part of mankind are masters, and the good part slaves."

"Liberty is the right to do everything which the laws permit."

"Education opens doors."

"Education opens doors to endless possibilities."

"I ain't got the education you got, bub."

"You can't put a price on history."